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Iyarpagai Nayanar, also known as Iyarpagaiar, Iyarpahai Nayanar, Iyarpagaiya Nayanar and Iyarppakai Nayanar is a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the third in the list of 63 Nayanars. ==Life== The life of Iyarpagai Nayanar is described in the Tamil ''Periya Puranam'' by Sekkizhar (12th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=The Puranam of Yeyar Pakai Nayanar )〕 His name "Iyarpagai" means "Contrary to Nature", as the Nayanar's exccessively philanthropic ways were against the worldly ways of Nature. Iyarpagai Nayanar was born in Kaveri-poompattinam, where the river Kaveri joins the ocean. This ancient capital of the Chola kingdom and port is now Puhar, Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Iyarpagai Nayanar belonged to the Vaishya (merchant) caste. A staunch Shaiva (devotee of the god Shiva), he served Shiva and his devotees. A wealthy merchant, he built of a reputation that he never refused to anything a devotee of Shiva would ask for.〔〔 Once, Shiva decided to test the married Iyarpagai. The god disguised himself as a Shaiva Brahmin (member of the priest caste) and arrived at Iyarpagai's home, where he was welcomed by Iyarpagai and his wife. The Brahmin said he had come to Iyarpagai, having heard tales of Iyarpagai's generosity. Upon enquiry about what he wanted, the Brahmin asked for Iyarpagai's beautiful wife. The merchant told his wife about the request, who was initially appalled, but later consented considering it as the command of her husband. Iyarpagai's wife worshipped the Brahmin's feet and readied to proceed with the Brahmin. The visitor asked another favour of Iyarpagai. He requested the merchant to escort him and the wife to outside the town and protect him against his kin. Iyarpagai took his sword and shield and accompanied his guest and his wife on their journey.〔〔 Meanwhile, the relatives of the wife and Iyarpagai, were infuriated. Armed with various weapons, they caught with the trio in the way and threatened the "lecherous" Brahmin. As the Brahmin looked at his wife frightened, she comforted him, while the merchant warned the kin to flee or face his wrath. Iyarpagai, who was skilled in warfare, charged at the opposing host and massacred his kindred, following onslaughts from all sides. As the trio approached Tiru Chaikadu (presently known as Sayavanam), the Brahmin told Iyarpagai Nayanar to return. The Nayanar prostrated before the Brahmin and left. Suddenly, he heard the Brahmin's cries of help and rushed back to check any one had attacked the Brahmin again. When Iyarpagai reached the spot, the Brahmin had disappeared and his wife stood alone. Shiva and his consort Parvati appeared before the couple. The Nayanar bowed in reverence; Shiva praised the Nayanar's devotion as took the couple to Kailash, his divine abode. The relatives killed by the Nayanar attained Svarga (heaven).〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Sri Chaya Vaneswarar temple )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Iyarpagai Nayanar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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